A.I.TD.A. TRADE SHOW & CONVENTIONAPRIL 4 – 6, 2014

Hot Springs, Arkansas * Convention CenterChanges Technology Training Education

Join us for our 36th Annual Trade Show & Convention April 4-6, 2014. The Trade Show opens Friday night for the reception with food, drinks,and the dice roll from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All activities Friday nightwill be on the trade show floor in the Convention Center. On Saturdaymorning from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon we will have seminars and anopen forum discussion in Rooms 207-209 in the Convention Center.

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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Insurance tips

Obama care

Certifications

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Waste tire disposalChargesTypes of tires

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonOpen Forum Discussion

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president’s CornerI would like to invite everyone to come join us for our

36th annual trade show and convention at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Our trade show will open at 6:00 Fri-day evening, April 4th, and at noon on Saturday, April 5th. Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning in Rooms 207-209 in the Convention Center we will have two 30 minute sessions on insurance (Obamacare, tips on reducing costs) and waste tire disposal. Following these sessions we will have an open forum from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There will be a panel for you to direct all your questions towards and open discussion. Make your reservations now and join us in Hot Springs.

Chris Edens

A.I.T.D.A OFFICERSPRESIDENTChris Edens

Sherwood TireSherwood

501-834-0500501-834-0504 FAX

1st VICE PRESIDENTAndy BartlettBartlett Tire

P.O. Box 969Heber Springs

501-362-8215501-362-8280 FAX

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOREddie Warrington

Searcy501-268-8473

501-268-2258 FAXeddiewarrington@att.net

ADVISORJim LooneyLittle Rock

501-568-0162501-568-2372 FAX

PAST PRESIDENTJason Guiltner

SUPPLIER REPS.

Jerry OdenMyers Tire Supply

Little Rock800-869-6362

501-562-7501 FAX

Robert HouseO’Reilly Auto PartsNorth Little Rock

501-945-8383, Ext. 318rhouse@oreillyauto.com

Gary WardS & S tireMemphis

800-999-1636

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLelon Cross

Cross Tire & AutoLittle Rock

501-224-2506501-224-25672567 FAX

Steven HarrisB & B TireSheridan

870-942-7079

Arvin WilliamsWilliams Tire

Benton501-778-0158

501-778-0682 FAX

Marty HookerTires Plus

DeQueen870-642-8473

870-642-4524 FAX

Chester HarrisTire TownBenton

501-778-1140501-778-5379 FAX

Freddy WorleyWorley’s Tire

Berryville870-423-4585

870-423-4893 FAX

David HaneyOil Lube & Express

Magnolia870-234-0808

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OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION

Saturday morning, 11:00 a.m. to noonRooms 207-209

Hot Springs Convention CenterEveryone is invited!

A moderator will lead the forum with a group ofexperienced individuals serving on our panel. Everything is on

the table concerning the tire business.

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Fred Simmon’s MemorialArkansas Independent Tire Dealers Association

College Scholarship Fund

NOMINATIONS PROCEDURE AND ELIGIBILITY

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS & SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Current secondary seniors & current employees are eligible for new scholarship monies.

All applications must be received by March 1, 2014.

Existing A.I.T.D.A. scholarships recipients may continue to apply for three years if they maintain at least the minimum graduating GPA for the school they are attending. (Not to be below a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale).

Applicants must come from dealer members and their employees. Only regular voting members, who maintain current dues paying status, the immediate family of voting members and their employees are eligible. Members must have been a member of A.I.T.D.A. for one year. Employees of A.I.T.D.A. mem-bers must have been employed for at least one year for them or their children to be eligible. Employees of dealers must continue full or part time basis with dealership to continue their eligibility for their scholarship.

Only applicants to colleges and universities and state vocational technical schools within the state of Ar-kansas and the states bordering Arkansas will be considered.

A.I.T.D.A. will award a minimum of five Freshman Scholarships annually, as funds permit, in addition to renewals of existing scholarships, providing qualifications are being met.

This award will be made without regard to financial need.

Applicants will be considered on the basis of previously stated qualifications.

All decisions of the Scholarship Committee and the Board of A.I.T.D.A. are final.

Each scholarship will be in the amount of $250.00 per semester.

Requests for scholarship application forms should be sent to:A.I.T.D.A. Office, #2 Robinwood, Searcy, AR 72143

Phone: 877-312-8473 • Cell: 501-593-0675

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SUPPORTSA.I.T.D.A.

Call Jordan Bray(479) 544-1095

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QUESTIONS

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You name it and we can address it. An open forum will be conducted Saturday morning, April 5, in rooms 207-209, at the Hot Springs Conven-tion Center during the A.I.T.D.A. Annual Trade Show and Convention. The open forum will run from 11:00 a.m. thru 12:00 noon and is open to ev-eryone.

Preceeding the forum we will have two 30 minute seminars. The first session will deal with Obamacare and how it affects us as dealers, plus some money-saving tips on lowering your insurance cost. It will begin at 10:00a.m.

The second session will begin at 10:30 a.m. This session will deal with our waste tire disposal program. Everyone is always asking about what you can charge for certain tires, how their district is run, what classifies a tire as a large truck, what about tractor tires, etc. Come to this session and get up to date on the Arkansas Waste Tire program.

You can submit any questions about the tire business that you want to be assured of getting addressed at the open forum. E-mail me eddiewar-rington@att.net with your questions and we will make sure it is on the agenda. If you are computer challenged you can mail or fax questions. Address: #2 Robinwood Dr., Searcy, AR 72143. Fax# 501-268-2258.

CHANGESWASTE TIRE DISPOSALMONEY-MAKING IDEAS

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As the Tir e Turns

Open Forum – Don’t miss the open forum discussion April 5th in rooms 207-209 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. It begins at 11:00 a.m.

2015 Convention – a little early, but a reminder: The 2015 convention will be the first week in May at the Little Rock Convention Center. It’s in the River Market in downtown Little Rock. The Marriott Hotel (formerly the Peabody) will be the host hotel.

New Supplier – We want to welcome U.S Auto Force as a new supplier member. U.S. Auto Force, out of Golden, Missouri, bought the wholesale division of Schumacher Tire and has been expanding its coverage throughout Arkansas.

Roll the Dice – Friday, April 4th, we will again conduct a dice roll throughout the trade show floor. Half of the money raised will go to AITDA and the other half will be split 75/25 between the high score and the low score. If you don’t remember how it works, just show up. It will be a lot of fun.

Training Sessions – We would like to do more training for all of our dealers. Please send us your thoughts on what type of training is needed in your business. You can e-mail them to eddiewarrington@att.net or fax to 501-268-2258.

E mail addresses – We still need some dealers e-mail addresses. Please e-mail me at eddiewarrington@att.net then I will have you in my system.

Carey Cotner – Many of you may have known Carey Cotner who had Wholesale Tire in Pine Bluff. He passed away on January 21, 2014.

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ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION36TH ANNUAL TRADE SHOW & CONVENTION

April 4-6, 2014Hot Springs, AR Convention Center

Registration with paymentMUST be received by March 17, 2014

#2 Robinwood Dr., Searcy, AR 72143 Ph. (501) 268-8473 • Fax (501) 268-2258

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Mailing Address City State Zip

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( ) Number of Registrants for FREE TRADE SHOW (Fri. 6-9 p.m. & Sat. Noon-3 p.m.) $ FREE A Hospitality Reception with buffet will be served Fri. night on the showroom floor. Lunch will be served Saturday at noon on the showroom floor.( ) Number of Registrants @ $45.00 each for Annual Banquet (Sat. 7 p.m.) $ __________( ) Number of Players @ $75.00 each for Golf Tournament (Fri. 9 a.m. @ Diamondhead) $ __________( ) Number of Players @ $30.00 per package for BINGO(Sat. 8 p.m.) $ __________( ) Annual A.I.T.D.A. Membership Dues (If not already paid) $ __________( ) Exhibitor Booths (10’ x 10’ space) @ $400.00 $ __________( ) Additional Booths @ $150.00 each $ __________( ) Annual Supplier Dues ($200.00) $ __________ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS PER HOOK-UP (Specify Volts)( ) 120 V up to 20 AMPS ($40) $ __________( ) 280 VAC 1 - 20A ($60) 30A ($70) 50A ($120) $ __________( ) 280 VAC 3 - 20A ($80) 30A ($90) 50A ($140) $ __________

TOTAL $ __________

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SPECIAL CONVENTION RATES

Embassy Suites: Call 501-624-9200 or 1-800-EMBASSYAustin Hotel: Call 877-623-6697 • Comfort Inn: Call 501-623-1876

These blocks will be held only until Feb. 18. Please call to make your room reservations early.

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TOLL FREE: 877-312-8473 • BUS.: 501-268-8473

CELL: 501-593-0675 • FAX: 501-268-2258

ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATIONTRADE SHOW AND CONVENTION

April 4-5, 2014HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS CONVENTION CENTER

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Platinum Sponsor $5,000Signage for all events • 2 booths at Trade Show

1 golf team (4 players) • 4 Banquet Tickets

Gold Sponsor $2,500Signage for any 2 of 4 events

(golf, wine reception, Friday night reception, forum discussion)1 booth at Trade Show • 2 Banquet Tickets

Silver Sponsor $1,000Signage for Friday night reception and Sat. morning sessions

Bronze Sponsor $500Sponsorship at any of the following events: golf, wine reception, Friday night reception

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SPONSORSHIPS YOU WOULD LIKE

Company name:

Contact: Phone:

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ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION2 ROBINWOOD DR., SEARCY, AR 72143

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ARKANSAS INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION36TH ANNUAL TRADE SHOW & CONVENTION

APRIL 4-6, 2014

Friday, April 4, 2014

7:00 a.m. Sunbelt set-up9:00 a.m. Annual golf tournament: Diamondhead Golf Course10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Supplier booth set-up

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Hospitality Reception with buffet served on the showroom floor and visit supplier booths

Saturday, April 5, 2014

10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Federated Insurance seminar: Tips on reducing insurance costs and Q & A discussion about Obamacare, Rooms 207-20910:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Waste tire disposal seminar, Rooms 207-20911:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Open Forum discussion, Rooms 207-20912:00 noon-3:00 p.m. Trade Show floor open: lunch served on the Trade Show floor6:30 p.m. Wine reception7:00 p.m. Banquet8:00 p.m. Bingo

Sunday, April 6, 2014

8:00 a.m. Board meeting in Eddie’s room